Reviews for Salon 17th
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Monday: ClosedTuesday: 9AM - 7PM
Wednesday: 9AM - 7PM
Thursday: 9AM - 7PM
Friday: 9AM - 7PM
Saturday: 9AM - 7PM
Sunday: Closed
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price range: average street parking gender-neutral restrooms bike parking wheelchair accessible
Ratings
Google: 4.7/5Salon 17th
370 17th St, Oakland
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I was looking for a no frills barber. I don't want a beer or chardonnay, thank you. No I don't want to watch a meditation video while I wait for an available chair, but thanks for asking. No, I'm not interested in sampling your line of artisan shaving lotions or creams. I just want a beard trim. And, that's what you get here. The barber was focused on quality, but didn't neglect the finer points of human interaction. We talked about the OSU getting hosed (a bowl game was on the television). We chatted about the need for Black folks to own property. We laughed at all the new hipster barber shops springing up around town. And I left the chair with a great $12 trim. Fast...read full review
Laid-back, mature barbershop. Great, friendly service. Get a nice fade in a comfortable atmosphere. No loud, offensive music and youngsters coming in and out. First come, first served; leave the shop, lose your spot.
I've been going here for the past five years. He cuts great, if you have any special design or instructions he usually follows them. His prices are good and he's a stand up guy. The wait can be long on weekends but I try to go during the week where I don't have to wait at all.